Community Classes

The City of Sparks Parks and Recreation Department offer a wide variety of classes for the whole community. A few highlighted classes are below. To see a complete list of what's currently available, click the link below and select Community Classes

Online Registration

Dog Obedience

Curb your dog’s bad habits and establish good conduct during this six–week class. Learn how to teach your pet to sit, stand, stay, heel and master other commands. Professional dog trainer, Guy Yeaman, has trained more than 30,000 dogs during his career and has plenty of knowledge to share. Call (775) 265-4530 for more information.

Classes are held on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the Recreation Gym (unless otherwise noted). Dogs must be 4 months or older and be current on vaccinations (Rabies, Parvo, Distemper). 

Storybook Ballet

Make friends and enjoy learning fundamental movements, imaginative play animals, princesses and  more, as stories come to life. Students will learn basic ballet steps along with dancing. Tights, leotard and ballet shoes are required. Sessions are 4 weeks long, unless otherwise noted. Classes are held at Art in Motion on Fridays at 10:00 a.m.

Contemporary Lyrical 1 Dance

Great beginning level class! This style of dance is based on expression and emotion and has the styles of ballet and jazz combined.   Using ballet technique with the freedom and musicality of jazz and contemporary, it is the most popular dance style.  Must be registered prior to the first day to participate.   The class has optional recital opportunities, and if interested, students must be registered for all sessions and meet all deadlines concerning costume and stage. This class is held at Art In Motion on Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.          

Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund

The Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to cover program fees for individuals who cannot otherwise participate in programs due to financial limitations. Click here for more information or call the Recreation Office at 775-353-2376 for additional information.